The Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations was announced by Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich and Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown on March 24, 1993.
After release of the Fact Finding Report, the Commission consulted widely through public hearings, working parties comprised of several members of the Commission, and it received a variety of views in correspondence, studies and articles from representatives of business groups, labor organizations, professional associations, academics, women's organizations, civil rights and other interested groups, and individuals. This material is included in the public record of the Commission which was closed on November 14, 1994 by notice in the Federal Register.
The Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives has digitized its holdings from the Dunlop Commission and made them available here. For more information, please contact the Kheel Center.
About This Collection
Key Documents
- Executive Summary of the Fact Finding Report of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- The Dunlop Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations - Final Report, U.S. Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Fact Finding Report : Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John Thomas Dunlop, U.S. Dept. of Labor, and U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Statements
- Statement of Charles G. Bakaly, Jr. Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Charles G. Bakaly Jr.
- Statement of Richard A. Beaumont Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Richard A. Beaumont
- Statement of Richard Bensinger Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Richard Bensinger
- Statement of the Labor Policy Association Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Bruce Carswell
- Issues of Employee Participation in the Workplace: Statement of Rosemary M. Collyer on behalf of The National Association of Manufacturers Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Rosemary M. Collyer
- Statement of the Labor Policy Association Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Steven M. Darien
- Statement of Thomas R. Donahue Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Thomas R. Donahue
- Statement on Alternative Forms of Dispute Resolution Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Thomas M. Duffy
- Statement of Clifford J. Ehrlich Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Clifford J. Ehrlich
- Statement of Professor Samuel Estreicher Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Panel on Private Dispute Resolution Alternatives, Samuel Estreicher
- Statement of Samuel Estreicher Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Samuel Estreicher
- Statement of Henry S. Farber Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Henry S. Farber
- Statement of Matthew W. Finkin Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Matthew W. Finkin
- Statement of Robert A. Georgine Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Robert A. Georgine
- Statement of Julius Getman Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Julius Getman
- Statement of William B. Gould IV Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, William B. Gould IV
- Statement of William J. Kilberg Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, William J. Kilberg
- Exhibits to the Statement of Lane Kirkland Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Lane Kirkland
- Statement of Lane Kirkland Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Lane Kirkland
- Statement of Howard V. Knicely on Behalf of the Labor Policy Association Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Howard V. Knicely
- Statement of Howard V. Knicely Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Howard V. Knicely
- Statement of Andrew M. Kramer on Behalf of the Management Lawyers Working Group Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Andrew M. Kramer
- Oral Statement of Nancy Kreiter on Alternative Dispute Resolution Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Nancy Kreiter
- Oral Statement of Judith L. Lichtman on Alternative Dispute Resolution Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Judith L. Lichtman
- Statement of the American Civil Liberties Union Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Lewis L. Maltby
- Statement of the American Civil Liberties Union Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Lewis L. Maltby
- The Whirlpool Experience: Testimony of William D. Marohn Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, William D. Marohn
- Statement of Chester McCammon on Behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Chester McCammon
- Statement of Kenneth McLennan before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations on Chapter II of its Fact Finding Report to the U.S. Department of Labor, Kenneth McLennan
- Statement of the National Federation of Independent Business before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, National Federation of Independent Business
- Statement of Karen Nussbaum Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Karen Nussbaum
- Statement of Diane M. Orlowski Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Diane M. Orlowski
- Statement of Arnold E. Perl Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Arnold E. Perl
- Statement of James Perley and Mary Burgan Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, James Perley and Mary Burgan
- Statement of Don Rainville on Behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Don Rainville
- Statement of John C. Read on Behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John C. Read
- Statement of David M. Silberman Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, David M. Silberman
- Statement of Bruce H. Simon Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Bruce H. Simon
- Statement of Theodore J. St. Antoine Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Theodore J. St. Antoine
- Burdens and Restrictions of Workplace Regulations on Small Business: Statement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, William A. Stone
- Statement of Clyde Summers Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Clyde Summers
- Statement of the Labor Policy Association Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations Regarding Alternative Resolution of Private Disputes, Joseph F. Vella
- Statement of Daniel V. Yager on Behalf of the Working Group Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Daniel V. Yager
Testimonies
- Testimony of Eileen Appelbaum Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Eileen Appelbaum
- Employee Participation or Labor Militancy: Remarks of Ellis Boal Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Ellis Boal
- Executive Summary of the Testimony of American Nurses Association, et al. Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Martha Burk, Judith L. Lichtman, and Nancy B. Kreiter
- Testimony of American Nurses Association, et al. Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Martha Burk, Judith L. Lichtman, and Nancy B. Kreiter
- Alternative Dispute Resolution and Agricultural Workers: Testimony of Nelson Carrasquillo Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Nelson Carrasquillo
- Testimony of Frederick L. Feinstein Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Frederick L. Feinstein
- Testimony of Jerry J. Jasinowski Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Jerry J. Jasinowski
- The Impact of Quality Action Teams in the Workplace: Testimony of Edith Kelly Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Edith Kelly
- Testimony of John J. Lawler Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John J. Lawler
- Testimony of 9 To 5, The National Association of Working Women, et al. Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Judith L. Lichtman, Sheila B. Coates, Heidi Hartmann, and Francine Moccio
- Statements of Interest: Addendum to the Testimony of 9 To 5, the National Association of Working Women, et al. Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Judith L. Lichtman, Sheila B. Coates, Heidi Hartmann, and Francine Moccio
- Testimony of Lawrence Z. Lorber on Behalf of the National Association of Manufacturers Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Lawrence Z. Lorber
- The Continuing Need to Distinguish Between Myth and Reality: Remarks of Edward B. Miller before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Edward B. Miller
- Testimony of Herbert R. Northrup Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Herbert R. Northrup
- Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committees: Testimony of John A. Pompei Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John A. Pompei
- Testimony of Allison Porter Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Allison Porter
- Testimony of Jerome M. Rosow Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Jerome M. Rosow
- Testimony of Judith A. Scott Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Judith A. Scott
- Testimony of Katherine Van Wezel Stone Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Katherine Van Wezel Stone
- Testimony of Jack West Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Jack West
- Remarks of Jack West Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Jack West
- Testimony of Arnold M. Zack Before the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Arnold M. Zack
Papers
- The Wagner Act and the Question of Workplace Representation, David Brody
- Worker Participation and Organisational Change in Australian Workplaces, Margaret Gardner
- Using the Dunlop Report to Full Advantage: A Strategy for Achieving Mutual Gains, Thomas A. Kochan
- Twelve Years of Workplace Cooperation: Ford and the UAW, Ernest Lofton and Peter J. Pestillo
- What Works (And Does Not Work) in Industrial Relations System Change to Promote Effective Workplace Participation? France, 1981 and Thereafter, Jacques Rojot
- Worker Participation in Management Decision Making, Haruo Shimada
- The Texas Instruments Experience, Peter Stirling
- Alternate Dispute Resolution As An Alternative to the Litigation of Non-Union Employee Claims of Illegal Termination, Paul H. Tobias
- Labor Productivity, Compensation Costs, and U.S. International Competitiveness, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reports
- The Dunlop Commission Fact Finding Report: Analysis and Comment, Ellis Boal
- Employee Owned Organizations vs. Employer Dominated Organizations, Larry Cohen
- Influence of Technology on the Workplace and Worker-Management Relations, David C. Cranmer
- Competitiveness & Worker-Management Relations: A Review of Selected Recent Studies, Warren E. Farb
- Co-operative Labour-Management Relations in Australia, Bruce Hartnett
- A Summary of the Cooperative Partnership Between National Steel Corporation and the United Steelworkers of America, National Steel Corporation and United Steelworkers of America
- Outline of Statutes and Regulations Affecting the Workplace, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, United States Department of Labor
- Background and Characteristics of our Dispute Resolution Program, Joe M. Stevens Jr.
- Promoting Systemic Change in Industrial Relations: Creating the Conditions of Effective Workplace Participation, Wolfgang Streeck
- Safer and Healthier American Workplaces Through Improving Knowledge, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- VCW, Inc. Workplace Committee Overview, VCW, Inc.
Survey Reports
- The Nature and Extent of Employee Involvement in the American Workplace, Aerospace Industries Association; Electronic Industries Association; Labor Policy Association; National Association of Manufacturers; and Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
- Poll on Striker Replacement and Other Labor Law Issues Released, Employment Policy Foundation
- Harris Poll Suggests Continuing Erosion of Labor Union Support and Influence Made Worse by Fight Against NAFTA, Humphrey Taylor
Briefs
- Brief on Labor Management Cooperation Submitted to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, HealthSpan and Service Employees International Union Local 113
Background Information
- Four Years of Jointness at Scott Paper Company and the United Paperworkers International Union (UPIU): Background Information Submitted to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John P. Nee and Donald L. Langham
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing, USA, Inc.: Background Information Submitted to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, USA, Inc.
Articles
- IUD Sets Bold Agenda for Workplace Rights: Article Submitted to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, International Union Department, AFL-CIO
Memos
- Oregon OSHA - A Partnership Between Labor and Management: Memo Submitted to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Irvin H. Fletcher
- Memorandum of the Will-Burt Company Submitted to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, The Will-Burt Company
Research-in-Brief
- What Do Unions Do For Women?, Jill Braunstein, Lois Shaw, and Robin Dennis
Opinions
- Dissenting Opinion of Douglas A. Fraser, Douglas A. Fraser
Press Releases
- National Poll Shows What Public Wants From Labor Law Commission, Bradley Cameron
- LPA Reacts To Dunlop Commission Report, Meghan Clendenny
- Statement of Fred Feinstein, General Counsel, National Labor Relations Board, Concerning Dunlop Commission Report, Fred Feinstein
- Dunlop Commission Report Acknowledges Importance Of Employee Involvement Says NAM, Monica Gliva and Pete Lunnie
- William B. Gould IV, Chairman, National Labor Relations Board; Statement in Response to Dunlop Commission Report, William B. Gould IV
- Dunlop Report Picks Right Targets, But Falls Short, Candice Johnson and Mary McDonald
- Fact Finding Report on the Future of Worker-Management Relations Released Today, Mary Meagher
- Brown and Reich Announce Worker-Management Commission, Mary Meagher
- Dunlop Commission to Focus on the Foreign Experience With Worker-Management Relations, June Robinson
- Worker-Management Commission To Issue Fact Finding Report in May, June Robinson
- Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations To Meet, June Robinson
- Kathryn Turner Appointed To Commission On The Future of Worker-Management Relations, June Robinson
- Report and Recommendations of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations Released Today, Liz Rose, Stephen Gaskill, and Jim Desler
- Whirlpool President Identifies Employee Empowerment As A Key To Success In Global Marketplace, Robin R. Skiles
Notices
- Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations; Notice of Closing the Public Record, U.S. Government Printing Office
- Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations; Notice of Public Meeting, U.S. Government Printing Office
- Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations; Notice of Public Hearing, U.S. Government Printing Office
- Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations; Request for Comments, U.S. Government Printing Office
Committee Documents
- Workplace of the Future: Article Submitted to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Morton Bahr and William K. Ketchum
- Agenda for the September 29, 1994 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the September 8, 1994 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the August 10, 1994 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the April 6, 1994 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the March 16, 1994 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Commission Information for the Conference on International Evidence: Worker-Management Institutions and Economic Performance (March 14-15, 1994), Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the February 24, 1994 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Contact Information for the Members of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the January 19, 1994 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the December 15, 1993 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the November 8, 1993 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the September 15, 1993 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Schedule of Meetings of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the July 28, 1993 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Workplace Committees: Request for Briefs for Submission to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Agenda for the June 21, 1993 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Procedures for Presentations to the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations
- Minutes of the April 6, 1994 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John T. Dunlop
- Minutes of the July 28, 1993 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John T. Dunlop
- Minutes of the June 21, 1993 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John T. Dunlop
- Minutes of the May 24, 1993 Meeting of the Commission on the Future of Worker-Management Relations, John T. Dunlop